West Palm, Boynton & Pompano
Open Water Certification
Become a Certified Scuba Diver
Ready to become a certified scuba diver? The Open Water Diver course gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to dive safely and confidently with a buddy.
You'll complete online academics, learn essential scuba skills in confined water, and then put those skills into practice during open water dives. Once certified, you'll be ready to begin a lifetime of underwater adventures.
With private and small-group instruction, you’ll receive personalized attention and the time you need to become comfortable and confident in the water.
Your Open Water Course Schedule
Before Day 1: Complete online academics
Day 1: Paperwork & Pool Training
Day 2: Open Water Dives 1 & 2
Day 3: Open Water Dives 3 & 4
Open Water training is typically completed over 3 in-water training days, scheduled based on student availability, weather and dive conditions.
What's Included
Online Academics
Pool Instruction
Open Water Training Dives
All scuba rental gear (except mask, snorkel & fins)
Boat Fees (when applicable)
Digital Certification Card
Not Included in Your Open Water Course
Mask, Snorkel & Fins (rental options available)
Transportation
Boat Crew Gratuity (when applicable)
Your Open Water Certification Has Three Stages
1.
Knowledge Development:
Online academics are included. We offer NAUI, SDI, PADI, and SSI eLearning. Contact us to choose your agency.
Complete your online academics at your own pace before your in-person training begins. On Day 1, we’ll review key concepts, complete required paperwork, provide an equipment briefing, and then begin your pool training.
2.
Confined Water Training (Pool):
Now it’s time to get in the water! During your pool training, you’ll become comfortable using your scuba equipment while learning and practicing essential diving skills, including mask clearing, regulator skills, underwater communication, buoyancy control, and more.
3.
Open Water Training Dives:
The adventure begins! During your open water training dives, you’ll put the skills you learned in the pool into practice in a real diving environment. With your instructor by your side, you’ll complete four open water dives while building confidence, improving your skills, and working toward your Open Water certification.
Ready to Become a Certified Diver?
Contact us to plan your Open Water Certification course in South Florida.
Course Requirements
1. Minimum age: 10 years old (parental consent required for participants under 18).
2. Demonstrate the swimming and basic water skills required by your selected certification agency.
3. Complete the required medical questionnaire before training. Physician approval may be required based on your responses.